SP5 Lori Pong

Oversaw up to 3 junior enlisted Legal Clerks (2 via OJT) in handling all legal matters for the battalion to include Judicial and Non-Judicial punishment, wills, powers of attorney, etc.

Processed claims submitted by US Military Personnel for damages to autos, household goods and hold baggage. Investigated theft claims, on and off base, and was responsible for handling recovery efforts to ensure carriers reimbursed US Army for damages caused.

PCF was a facility that processed Deserter returnees as well as individuals who received either a Bad Conduct or Dishonorable Discharge as a result of a Courts-Martial. It was our responsibility to handle the disposition of these cases. For the Deserters this meant anything from a Field Grade 15 to a General Courts-Martial on the judicial side. Our unit processed approx. 350-450 returnees a month.

BCD and DD appellates who lived in the north eastern 13 states had the right to remain on active duty until the appeal process was completed. Our job was to handle any legal paperwork for any cases where they re-offended. Many had an attitude "I've been to Leavenworth, there's nothing you can do that ain't already been done." My response..."If you like it so much, I can send you back."

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